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    Marini's Empanada Kitchen

    5.0 (27 reviews)

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    Esther R.

    Came upon this gem on the way to San Antonio. Had to make a mandatory stop because we all know they have the BEST EMPANADAS in towns. Like expected, this location didn't disappoint. Same quality as the other locations except this is the Coziest location! We took ours to go but they have some outdoors sitting. DELICIOUS espresso that paired perfectly with our dulce de le he Empanada! Service was IMPECCABLE.

    Alondra R.

    This place was phenomenal! Their spicy pork is a 10/10! The service is also great. Can't wait to be back!

    Sidewalk seating.
    Fernando M.

    So traveling on 36 , and you miss Argentinan empanadas? No worries stop here and the same Marini family has you taken care of. We stopped in and spoke with the Grandson of the original owner from Houston. He is just as pleasant and welcoming. The shop is take-out only. But they do provide two cafe tables on the sidewalk. Where you get to enjoy the breeze and the occasional train. The menu here is almost the same. He was missing the oinker and the Evita. But he had a substitute for the oinker and made the Evita off the menu for us. Also probably home of the fanciest espresso machine in the area. Yes they have the chimichuri sauce! Will stop by every chance we get.

    Sooo fresh and so consistent!
    Dani A.

    I honestly which I could rate this place higher than 10. The place is beautiful, I love that the redid the building but kept its original charm. When you pass by it's very eye catching! I drove out of town and saw it but I couldn't stop so I came back early just so we could stop here. We tried as many different options as we could, and let me tell you, every single once was amazing!!! My favorite was the Florentine, but honestly all of them were amazing. The breading was so crisp and fresh. They were so hot and fresh. I thought they might be greasy because sometimes empanadas are, but these were not greasy at all!!! No question about it, I WILL be back. The service was also 10/10 the guy at the front was amazing and brought them out to the car for us, which was awesome because my daughter was asleep. If you are passing through here. I promise you will not be disappointed! This is a hidden gem and you will leave wishing you could have tried everything.

    Tracy L.

    The empanadas are delicious and a good size. The service was great! We couldn't wait to try them we ate 2 in our truck before leaving the parking lot.

    Most amazing food and menu I cannot believe this Awesome restaurant wasn't on YELP - so sorry I didn't take pictures of the Tia Maria, poblanos and Italian! We will go back many times! Awesome and friendly family owner too!

    Chicken Diablo, chicken pot pie and a Tia Maria
    Daniele Z.

    This place is so good, so many different flavor options!! They are a good size too so you can have one if you're looking for a snack or more to make it a meal. The chimi sauce is delicious too. The guys serving and taking the order are super friendly. I recommend stopping in!

    Empanadas, fruit and chicken

    Wonderful Empanadas! Beautiful presentation! They offer more than just empanadas Sandwiches and salads etc.... Worth stopping by!!

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    Fantastic homemade to order empanadas served up by some of the nicest people you'll ever meet.

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    This place is amazing!! The best empanadas! Highly recommend it! Our favorite is the spicy pork!

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    Amazing empanadas! Fast and quick and great tasting! Wonderful service. In the quaint town of Wallis!

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    these are the freshest empanadas I have ever had. Freaking amazing

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    4.5(243 reviews)
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    Family-owned & operated
    Vegan friendly

    Cozy warm and inviting This was my first visit; I have to say phenomenal is an understatement!…read moreHarrison is over attentive like that's possible in the service industry! Lol. The empanada sampler that I had was amazing I had Italian, mushroom, spinach and spicy chopped beef; they were each beautiful in their own right. The chimichurri is authentic perfection. I look forward to providing a follow up review when I bring my girlfriend here for dinner.

    This is a cute family-run restaurant full of customers on a Saturday night. There was only 1…read morewaiter servicing the whole place so be patient. We didn't get to try a lot of items on their menu so my impression is limited to what we ordered. For appetizers, we had a variety of empanadas (spicy ground beef, chicken chipotle, italian, fugazetta). All are very tasty and probably one of the best items they have. The chimichurri that comes with them is a stand-out. We had the platter of mixed meats (parrillada che gaucho) that included 3 kinds of sausages, chicken breast, sweetbread, short rib, flank and skirt steaks. The sausages were good, the chicken was standard grilled chicken breast and the beef cuts were pretty tough (our knives had a really hard time cutting through them). Again, the chimichurri is the star and makes the meats much better. It came with 2 sides so we chose asparagus and fries tossed in garlic+parsley. For dessert, we had an apple maple empanada and a banana dulce de leche empanada with ice cream. Both are delicious but that banana one is a must-try. Fabulous.

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